$950 Spacious bedroom in waterfront setting - cooperative household (Amherst)

Are you looking for a beautiful, cheerful and safe place to call home? This wonderful setting with water views provides the illusion that you are living in the backwoods of Maine yet you are 10 minutes to town/campus. What is unique about this home (in addition to the waterviews) is the fact we choose to build a community within the house each year. Many long term friendships have started here and people enjoy sharing a spontaneous meal or hanging out by the winter fire as they study. When challenges happen - car repair drop offs, needing to quarrentine with COVID or some other hurdle, housemates are often there for each other. Even the stress of exams gets easier with folks to cheer you on before and ask how it went after. What’s to like: water views, a homey feel, multiple hiking trails from the house, spacious corner room with very comfortable bed, desk, easy chair, bureau and a large closet. Room overlooks the woods. Living room, dining room, kitchen, front patio overlooking the water, and 2 bathrooms are shared space. Washer, dryer, dishwasher and other kitchen appliances. Off street parking. Woodstove and central heat. All utilities included in rent. Courteous, friendly household. LBGTQ+ friendly. Sweet dog and house cats who will gladly adopt you. Who we’re seeking: students/compatible working folks committed to co-creating a wonderful place to call home for the upcoming school year (and, potentially, beyond). This is likely to include: some shared time (e.g. occasional meals or morning coffee), consideration of others, taking good care of home, flexibility, communications and bringing your unique good energy to the household. Who lives here: The house is shared with 2 students (1 returning and 1 new) and the owner (who is a local college staff member) . All housemates are invited to participate in the mutual selection process. This opening had been rented since the spring, but the student we rented to will be taking the year off and won't be in this area. Other details: This opportunity is available for a single person (not a couple) for a September 1 start (a bit earlier is also likely to be possible). A car is essential as we are not on a bus route. Housework is shared. The property is non-smoking. If you are interested to learn more, please reach out and share a bit about yourself and what you are looking for. We hope to hear from you!